HCPCS & CPT coding

CPT code

Definition

A five-digit Current Procedural Terminology code identifying a procedure or service performed by a clinician.

In drug billing the CPT code answers a different question from the J-code: the J-code says what was given, the CPT code says how it was given. An infusion of a chemotherapy agent needs both.

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CPT 96365Intravenous infusion for therapy, prophylaxis or diagnosis; initial hour.Definition CPT 96413Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion; up to one hour, single or initial substance.Definition CPT 96372Therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic injection given subcutaneously or intramuscularly.Definition J-codeA HCPCS Level II code beginning with J that identifies a drug administered by a clinician rather than self-administered.Definition

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